Cha tells the stories of four residents of a Seoul officetel: Ara, Kyuri, Miho, and Woona. They read as idol-obsessed, vain, selfish, and mean, though it's clear they have wounds from their past or societal pressures that make them so. I think that Cha is indicting Korean society, but I didn't love reading narratives from her unlikable heroines.

The novel is interesting for its look at Korean culture, even if it's not always enjoyable. It's a quickish read--and ends abruptly. Your mileage may vary. Let me know what you think.